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Iban—Notebooks: Translation (Books 1A, 1 and 2), 1971 - 1974

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents

"In this folder is a list of the contents of the 12 (twelve) translation books (1A, 1–11). Some Melanau and Kenyah songs are included.

- Iban Book 1A: Loose papers. Early rough versions, interpreted with Jameson Buau and Tuton Kaboy; later retranslated word-by-word with Penghulu Lawrence Sanggat. Wa Anak, Laba Enjon Joli, Badimbu Awai, Tuntalun Limbang, Memandai. - Iban Book 1:Melanau notes for three songs: Boat Song (Lanang); “Where Is My Child?” (Gan Anak Kou); “I Lack Voice to Sing” (Ako Gutong Yau). Iban notes for Wa Anak, Tuntalun Limbang, Indong-Indong, Jawang 1,2 and 3, Jajambu Lepang 1 and 2, Tok Tunggok. - Iban Book 2: Kenyah; Melanau; Iban. -Kenyah, one song: “Song Sung to Warriors on Their Return from Battle” (Ngaja’eng ). -Melanau: Listing of some of the songs collected in 1963 by Stephen Morris and Tuton Kaboy and to be translated and included, along with songs collected as part of the present project by Tuton Kaboy in 1972. Includes notes for “Coconut Head and Fishtrap Man”(Lukan ); “The Dead Prince”(Radin ). -Iban: “Closely Wrapping the Cloth” (Badimbu Awai ) (retranslation); (Medidit Dinai;); “Pity for the Sorrowing Beloved” (Deh Wai Memandai ) (retranslation); Renong 6: “Song While Waving the Fowl Over the Lovecharms” (Renong Miau Pemandang ); Renong 3: “Song of the Young Women Seeking a Bathing Place” (Renong Indu Mandai ) (to be continued). Includes listing of Iban songs already translated and location in which translation book. Includes notation of some Renong songs already collected (by Benedict Sandin in 1961 and by Benedict Sandin and Tuton Kaboy in 1970); these were unused."

Dates

  • 1971 - 1974

Creator

Language of Materials

The primary language of this collection is English, with the unique languages of various Dayak ethnic groups represented in series I, II, and V.

Extent

8.5 cubic feet.

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
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